Manager, Rehabilitation Therapy

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City North, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Manager of Rehabilitation Therapy to lead our therapy services and drive patient outcomes.

You will oversee patient assessment, treatment planning, scheduling, and productivity, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based therapy. Licensing as OT or PT and inpatient rehab experience are required, with leadership preferred.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist.
• Current Basic Life Support / CPR card.
• At least two years of experience as a treating therapist.
• Inpatient rehab experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient assessment, treatment planning, scheduling and productivity.
• Ensure evidence-based therapy delivery and collaborate with physicians and families.
• Communicate with patients and care teams to achieve rehabilitation goals.
• Ensure compliance with inspections and documentation requirements.
• Lead and participate in weekend scheduling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Inpatient rehab experience

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed OT or PT

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City North is driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As the Manager of Rehabilitation Therapy joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care and leadership experience that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Our rehabilitation programs at our Oklahoma City North hospital provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

How You'll Contribute

Lead rehabilitation services along with the Director of Therapy by overseeing patient assessment, treatment planning, scheduling, and productivity standards. Ensures high-quality, evidence-based therapy delivery; collaborates with physicians and families; and maintains departmental compliance with applicable inspections and policies. Communicate with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to achieve rehabilitation goals and promote maximum benefit of care.

Essential Functions

• Will typically treat 40% and manage 60% of the time.
• Assist with scheduling treatments during the week and have responsibility for the weekend schedule.
• Perform appropriate assessments on residents referred for therapy; observe/evaluate treatments and recommend changes to the physician as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of rehabilitation modalities and develop teaching plans based on patient needs; involve families as appropriate and evaluate learning effectiveness.
• Assess pain that interferes with participation in rehabilitation and contact the physician for appropriate intervention.
• Ensure compliance with departmental inspections and documentation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist
• Current Basic Life Support / CPR card
• At least two years of experience as a treating therapist
• Inpatient rehab experience
• Leadership experience preferred

Why join us

• We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.